한성숙

#한성숙

한성숙 (Han Seong-sook), the former CEO of Naver, has been nominated as the Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (중소벤처기업부, Jungso Benkeo Gieopbu) in the new administration.

Her nomination, which was announced on June 23, 2025, has drawn significant attention because she is a highly recognized figure from the IT industry and a former CEO of a major platform company.

This is seen as a move to bring more practical, field-oriented expertise to the Ministry, particularly given her past work in supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and startups at Naver through initiatives like "Project Flower" and participation in the "Ja-Sang-Han (Generous) Company" project.

The expectation is that she will leverage her experience to foster innovation and growth in the SME and startup ecosystem in South Korea, including areas like digital transformation, platform strategies, and global expansion. She is currently preparing for her confirmation hearing.

#SMEs